Nebraska National Forest
| Nebraska National Forest | |
|---|---|
The Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest, near Halsey, Nebraska. | |
| Location | Thomas, Dawes, Blaine and Sioux counties in Nebraska, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Chadron, NE (Pine Ridge unit); Halsey, NE (Bessey unit) |
| Coordinates | 42°44′46″N 102°54′7″W / 42.74611°N 102.90194°W |
| Area | 141,864 acres (574.10 km2) |
| Established | July 1, 1908 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Nebraska National Forest |
The Nebraska National Forest is a United States National Forest located within the U.S. state of Nebraska. The total area of the national forest is 141,864 acres (221.663 sq mi; 574.10 km2). The forest is managed by the U.S. Forest Service's Nebraska Forests and Grasslands Supervisor's Office in Chadron, Nebraska. The national forest includes two ranger districts, the Bessey Ranger District and the Pine Ridge Ranger District. In descending order of land, the forest lies in parts of Thomas, Dawes, Blaine, and Sioux counties.